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Question about where to position my shocks

posted by  Hot Rod Volvo on  Wed Sep 10 11:44 CST 2008
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There are many factors leading to this question. Normally shocks mount to the shock mount points right? Well I've changed a few things and that has led to this question. First off I did a disc brake conversion, and had to move the shock around to the other side. Along with this I had to make the bolt eccentric to clear a few things. So the bolt is now adjustable up and down, and can fit be set in several places. I also lowered the car one inch.
So here's where the question comes in: Should the shock be set in the middle so there is equidistant amount of upwards and downwards travel? Is there a formula for shock travel? Should it be set at like 60/40, or 70/30, or even 80/20?? With upwards having more travel and downwards less or vice versa???

Anybody have any insight into this dilemma??






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